Corporate

The Aquatic Toxicity Workshop (ATW) became a registered Canadian corporation in 1984, and is administered by a Board of Directors. The Board provides guidance on issues that may affect the future direction of the workshop series, and serves in an advisory capacity to the Organizing Committees.

In 2014, following two years of membership engagement on the workshop’s identity, the Board of Directors voted to modify the operating name to Canadian Ecotoxicity Workshop (CEW) to reflect the broader scope of ecological toxicology issues addressed at the annual workshop. The corporate name remains as The Canadian National Aquatic Toxicity Workshop.

CEW is held annually in a different region of Canada to draw interest among a wider group of ecotoxicologists and to gain a national perspective of current and emerging issues. These three-day workshops are traditionally held in the fall, where 200-400 participants take in more than 150 platform and poster presentations.

Each workshop is hosted by a local Organizing Committee on behalf on the Board. Workshops are organized on a two-year planning schedule, where arrangements for the date and location are finalized during the first year, and program and other details finalized the following year. Workshops are planned on a cost-recovery basis, with additional support from sponsorships.

The success of workshops has largely been due to attendees who have generously contributed their time in serving in various capacities. Further information about forthcoming workshops, and general information about the Workshop series may be obtained from those listed under Contacts.

Membership

When an individual registers and pays in full for CEW, he/she becomes a member for the period starting on the first day of the workshop for which he/she has registered and ending three weeks after the last day of the following workshop. This is typically a period of just over one year.

Members will have the right to vote on corporate resolutions and during elections.

Other than the full payment of registration fees, there are no dues payable to become a member of CEW.

Board of Directors

The Board of Directors for CEW is comprised of five (5) Directors.

On October 4, 2017, the following individuals were elected to CEW’s Board of Directors for a period of three (3) years:

Julie Anderson

Ryan Prosser

Lisa Taylor

On September 28, 2016, the following individuals were elected to CEW’s Board of Directors for a period of three (3) years:

Rosalie Allen Jarvis

Carrie Rickwood

Officers

The Board of Directors appoints Officers to take on the administration of CEW. The following individuals have been appointed as Officers:

Officer

Position

Term

Lisa Taylor

President

At the pleasure of the Board

Julie Anderson

Vice-President/Treasurer

At the pleasure of the Board

Ryan Prosser

At the pleasure of the Board

Rosalie Allen Jarvis

Communications Officer

At the pleasure of the Board

Carrie Rickwood

Student Liason

At the pleasure of the Board

Sarah Hughes

Secretary

At the pleasure of the Board

Bonnie Lo

CEW 2018 Organizing Committee Co-Chair

September 2016 - October 2019

Vicki Marlatt

CEW 2018 Organizing Committee Co-Chair

September 2016 - October 2019

Curtis Eickhoff

CEW 2018 Organizing Committee Co-Chair

September 2016 - October 2019

Caroline Côté

CEW 2019 Organizing Committee Co-Chair

September 2017 - October 2020

Lise Parent

CEW 2019 Organizing Committee Co-Chair

September 2017 - October 2020

Patrice Couture

CEW 2019 Organizing Committee Co-Chair

September 2017 - October 2020

Rita Morz

CEW 2020 Organizing Committee Co-Chair

September 2018 - October 2021

Tony Walker

CEW 2020 Organizing Committee Co-Chair

September 2018 - October 2021

Laura Tupper-Ring

CEW 2020 Organizing Committee Co-Chair

September 2018 - October 2021

Hossein Mehdi

Graduate Student Advisor

February 2018 - January 2020

Stephanie Graves

Graduate Student Advisor

February 2019 - January 2021

Articles of Incorporation

As a not-for-profit corporation, CEW must meet the requirements of the new Canada Not-for-Profit Corporations Act (NFP Act).

Copies of CEW’s Articles of Incorporation, which were confirmed by the CEW membership in a vote on October 9, 2013, are available by contacting Lisa Taylor.

By-laws

By-laws describe the responsibilities and regulate the activities of CEW as a corporation. By-laws must be confirmed by the CEW membership.

Annual General Meetings

Each year, the CEW Board of Directors is required to hold an Annual General Meeting (AGM) of members. Recognizing that not all members may be able to attend the AGM, an absentee voting process has been established to allow all members to exercise their right to vote in matters governing CEW’s administration.

The next AGM will be held on Wednesday, October 9, 2018 at the Centre des congrès du Québec in Québec City, QC.

Resolutions

Under the NFP Act, the CEW membership votes on resolutions to make decisions related to the administration of the corporation, such as creating, amending or dissolving by-laws. Copies of past member resolutions are available by contacting Lisa Taylor. At least two resolutions for 2019 will be put to a members’ vote at the next AGM, with the option to vote by proxy. The voting by proxy form can be found here.

Resolutions

Description

2018-1 (proposed)

Unanimous resolution to not appoint a public accountant

2018-3 (proposed)

Special resolution to relocate the corporate head office from Dartmouth, Nova Scotia to Puslinch, Ontario

Standard Operating Procedure

Groups interested in hosting a future workshop are required to submit a written proposal. A standard operating procedure (SOP) exists to guide Organizing Committees. Those interested in hosting a future workshop are encouraged to contact Julie Anderson for a copy of the SOP.

Financial Statements

Under the NFP Act, effective 2014, CEW is required to publish a notice stating the availability of annual financial statements. Members will receive an electronic copy of annual financial statements upon request.

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Testimonials

“Supervisors looking to expose students, at any level, to an engaging meeting with the highest quality science and in an environment that encourages interaction cannot do better than CEW.”

Vince Palace, International Institute for Sustainable Development – Experimental Lakes Area

“CEW is the cornerstone annual event for Canadian field toxicologists.”

Vince Palace, International Institute for Sustainable Development – Experimental Lakes Area

“I had the privilege to attend CEW regularly during my student years, and cannot praise the student program enough. Participating in this program and being celebrated with the Playle Award really helped me solidify my role as a toxicologist.”

Laura Jane Phalen, Department of Fisheries and Oceans

“Each year, the CEW brought new topics of discovery, new faces, and old friends.”

Laura Jane Phalen, Department of Fisheries and Oceans

“I am delighted to see the scope of the workshop grow to include all ecotoxicity, and I look forward to attending this conference throughout my career."

Laura Jane Phalen, Department of Fisheries and Oceans

“The ecotoxicology community in Canada is relatively small in comparison to the American ecotox community but fortunately, we have the Canadian Ecotoxicity Workshop that brings us together.”

“CEW is the primary venue for rigorous scientific discussion of issues affecting aquatic and terrestrial environments in Canada. It provides the opportunity to learn, debate and resolve the challenges we face today."

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